UBON Team on Safari in Ruaha National Park
Ubon Safari
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $125 to $1,255 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Joy & Chris Rich | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with excellent service and personal attention.
UBON made us feel like we had a friend on the inside track. All communications leading up to our trip and during our trip were clear, precise, and extremely helpful. Once we landed in Tanzania, we were greeted by friendly faces making us feel comfortable in this new land. Transportation came off without a hitch and all our accommodations were above and beyond all of our expectations. Our safari at , Ruaha River Lodge, was an experience of a lifetime. A beautiful, luxe-rustic resort with abundant on site wildlife and the friendliest staff and owners we could ask for. Our safari guides were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They brought us up close and personal with the more wildlife than we could have imagined. We will definitely plan another adventure with Beenaa and UBON! 5 stars!!
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Email Rohan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great first trip to Tanzania.
This was our first trip to Tanzania for Safari, but having visited other parks the Mandate to Umang was to create an experience away from the crowds and focusing more on quality over quantity in game viewing destinations.
Umang and Beena were very patient and responsive to any queries we had as we went through about 6 potential iterinaries which they explained in great detail.
Finally we zeroed in on Beho Beho in Selous (3 nights) and Kwihala in Ruaha (4nts). While both camps offer a a different experience, the Mandate was very well met in both destinations. Even the pick up and drop was very well coordinated from Dar with some very well appreciated special surprises thrown in during our stay ( I don't want to divulge for the sake of future travelers). All in all a great experience and clear and concise communication before our trip. We look forward to planning our next trip with Umang and Beena.
Email Kiran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best travel companies we have ever used, totally outstanding in customer service
Truly remarkable experience and the tour operator were amazing. From the start always there to assist in any requests.Never did we feel that we were not looked after,very professional and the whole trip went seemingly. Truly outstanding company and an experience that we we truly remember for the rest of our lives. At every point the company would confirm that everything was running to schedule.UB on safari are by far the best travel company we have ever used. Congfatulations on being one of the very best in your field.
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Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
we enjoyed and followed a carefully and wise and with a lot of knowledge planned itinerary
UBON Safari knows a lot about Tanzania, the people, the rhythm and stunning places to visit. And they seem also to know a lot about european families and their wishes, rhythms and ways of travelling.
The communication was always well timed, very friendly and leading us through all sorts of questions we had and expected. After the first e-mail exchange I already trusted UBON / Gazelle Safaris and could focus on looking forward to our trip. The different locations, camps, lodges, the guides who showed us the parks or drove us from one place to the next were all perfectly chosen and fitted exactly our dreams and met more then our expectations.
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Email Karl | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience, knowledge, courtesy, and professionalism mixed with attention to detail
My wife, son, and I visited Ruaha National Park in Tanzania in October of 2017 on a three-day safari organized by UBON. In all regards, UBON did an outstanding job in helping us have a memorable experience. Because we were in a remote region of the country before the safari began, UBON arranged transport for us by ground to reach the national park where we stayed at the Ruaha River Lodge for three nights. We found the accommodations outstanding because they consist of individual cottages that reside along the Ruaha River in a spectacularly beautiful setting which affords one to the chance to simply sit on a porch before an enclosed bedroom to watch animals of all kinds visit the river, a mini-safari in itself! We drew tremendous serenity in sitting there quietly to watch elephants, giraffes, and antelopes parade by each morning and evening as storks and birds of all kinds joined the gatherings. As for the daily outings by open vehicle, we found them to be filled with varied sightings of wildlife, serene overlooks of gorgeous savannas, and enormously instructional because of the highly experienced guide and driver who accompanied us. Between outings, we enjoyed delicious meals at the lodge served by very pleasant staff who went out of their way to care for us as guests. When our stay was completed, we boarded an airplane from the airstrip at Ruaha to fly to Mafia Island, a flight arranged by UBON. Most touching to us was that UBON checked on us prior to our arrival at Ruaha and after we departed the park to ensure our journey carried on safely. That attention to detail and care for customers is something I will never forget.
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Email Mirjam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation
It was a great journey, very well organized, friendly service, good hotels, help when needed
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Email Darren | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Three stops in Botswana
My wife and I booked our week-long safari in Botswana through UBON/Gazelle Safari Company and could not have been more pleased. This was a family vacation and our parents first time in Africa, so we wanted to make sure everything was handled expertly. Umang and Beena were receptive to many of our challenging requests, responded promptly, and organized visits in Chobe, Okavango and Savute Reserves. These three places required significant logistical planning and because of UBON's organization it seemed completely seamless as we transited to each place. We were treated as VIPs everywhere we went and you could tell UBON had visited the properties and had an intricate knowledge of each place they recommended as staff at each location knew Umang and Beena by name. I recommend UBON Safaris without hesitation and will ask them to plan the next safari we go on!
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Email Duane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sieds Botswana Safari
We had a fantastic experience in Botwana. We stayed at three different camps and saw a wide variety of animals and birds by doing so. The number of animals we saw was amazing. All camps had great food and wonderful staff, especially the guides. All our travel arrangements went smoothly. The whole experience was more than we expected.
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Email Brigitte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinarily Rewarding Safari
Travel services provided by Gazelle / Ubon Safari Limited was exceptional. They cared very much, were very attentive to details and helped in times of need.
Given their support, the safari itself was very rewarding. We had a great driver who was experienced and careful at the same time. We were able to see the beautiful landscape of Ngorongoro and Serengeti, saw plenty of animals, and had many pleasant encounters with the local population. Accommodation was always to our full satisfaction.
I'd wholeheartedly recommend the safari and its organizers.
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Email Mirjam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator i had in my life
Friendly, helpful, competent, fantastic organisation, , they know the country ,